2026 Plasma Science Research Associate
Core
Conduct laboratory experimentation and analysis to resolve flight anomalies and characterize electric propulsion devices and low-temperature plasma technologies.
Role type
Research Associate III (Plasma Science)
Builds
Electric propulsion test infrastructure and experimental setups for national security systems
Domain
Aerospace / Plasma Physics / Electric Propulsion
Required skills
Fabrication with hand and basic machine tools, electronics and basic circuit design, data acquisition systems, experimental design, instrumentation, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Plasma science or electric propulsion laboratory experience, high purity low pressure flow gas flow systems experience
Technologies
Data acquisition software, measurement hardware, sensors, wiring
Responsibilities
Design, fabrication, instrumentation, and troubleshooting of new experiments; maintain existing experiments; support scientists and engineers in anomaly investigation and resolution; ensure readiness of test infrastructure
Seniority
Mid-level IC (0-1 year experience)